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Swift fights the Fords before retirement woe at Brands

Swift fights the Fords before retirement woe at Brands

27 May 2024

Mini preparation expert Nick Swift took the fight to the Fords at Brands Hatch on Sunday in the 18th Masters Historic Festival.

Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

14 May 2024

Six-times British superbike champion Shane Byrne is suing for compensation after a horror crash that left him with devastating spinal injuries.

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Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

14 May 2024

Jake Hill is at a loss to explain his lack of pace after enduring a "tricky" weekend in the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.

Local hero Jake hoping to home in on another victory

Local hero Jake hoping to home in on another victory

10 May 2024

BTCC star Jake Hill has fond memories of his last visit to Brands Hatch - and he’ll be in a hurry for a repeat win this weekend.

Record run brings back good vibes

Record run brings back good vibes

10 May 2024

Dover’s Moto2 rider Jake Dixon enjoyed a morale-boosting testing session with a new lap record in Jerez ahead of this weekend’s French Grand Prix.

Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

09 May 2024

Tom Ovenden says it would be a "dream" to score a home podium live on ITV4 this weekend as the Mini Challenge heads to Brands Hatch.

Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

Veteran racer ‘thankful to be alive’ after huge 120mph crash

08 May 2024

Saloon car racer Rod Birley says he is thankful to be alive after his BMW was "totalled" in a 120mph crash at Brands Hatch.

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Rossi fails to repeat Brands Hatch podium in ‘difficult’ weekend

Rossi fails to repeat Brands Hatch podium in ‘difficult’ weekend

06 May 2024

Valentino Rossi failed to repeat last year’s podium finish at Brands Hatch as 18,000 fans watched him race in Kent for the third time.

Man killed in tragic crash was much-loved dad with ‘infectious laugh’

Man killed in tragic crash was much-loved dad with ‘infectious laugh’

06 May 2024

A motorcyclist killed in a tragic crash during a track day in Kent was a much-loved dad and bike enthusiast.

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Biker dies in race circuit crash tragedy

Biker dies in race circuit crash tragedy

05 May 2024

A motorcyclist has died in a fatal crash during a track day at a Kent motorsports circuit.

Ben’s big talent

Ben’s big talent

01 May 2024

Ben Beresford appears to be a natural behind the wheel of a race car - but he can’t show it on the track just yet.

Dixon in no mood to come off the throttle

Dixon in no mood to come off the throttle

30 April 2024

Dover racer Jake Dixon says he’ll continue to go flat out - despite another costly Moto2 crash.

Hill up and running with podium double

Hill up and running with podium double

29 April 2024

Jake Hill scored some solid points as his BTCC title bid began at Donington Park.

Edwards hoping to repeat winning formula

Edwards hoping to repeat winning formula

27 April 2024

Tunbridge Wells’ Nathan Edwards begins a new Mini adventure this weekend with that winning feeling still fresh in his mind.

Hill revving up for another title challenge

Hill revving up for another title challenge

26 April 2024

The new British Touring Car Championship season gets under way this weekend and Platts Heath’s Jake Hill says his latest car has plenty of promise.

Blair fights to get a grip

Blair fights to get a grip

23 April 2024

Tyre trouble restricted Maidstone’s Adam Blair to two sixth-place finishes in his Audi TT Cup opener at Brands Hatch.

Making a quick impression at Goodwood

Making a quick impression at Goodwood

23 April 2024

BTCC star Jake Hill and a quartet of fellow Kent racers have been hitting top gear at the legendary venue.

Merritt laps up debut

Merritt laps up debut

23 April 2024

Thomas Merritt enjoyed a successful debut in the BRSCC Fiesta Junior Championship at Brands Hatch.

Another point for Ray

Another point for Ray

22 April 2024

Lydd’s Bradley Ray doubled his Superbike World Championship tally for the season so far after a wise tyre strategy in the Netherlands.

Record crowd watch underdogs triumph

Record crowd watch underdogs triumph

20 April 2024

A record crowd of more than 700 were at Iwade as Kent Kings marked their relaunch in style.

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